The Fueling Forward Podcast

• Q&A With Maddie - 4

  This week's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Nutrition Month and RD day, I start the episode by talking about the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and my journey to becoming a dietitian.I also answer questions submitted by listeners, and the questions I cover in this episode include:Why should I fuel on runs over 70 minutes? Is there really a difference between types of gels and which option is best?Do you have any ideas for lunches that are easy to pack?What should new parents eat as a middle of the night snack when feeding a new bay every 3-4 hours?Is over fueling a thing? Should I eat if I don't feel hungry?I have been without my period for over a year and worry about my bone health, especially with going off to college next year. What should I do?If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tabs, or you can email me at [email protected]

  --------  

  46:51
• 5. Allie Ostrander

  Today's episode is an inspiring interview with professional runner and mental health advocate, Allie Ostrander! Allie grew up in Alaska, where she was a 10x state champion and U20 World Mountain Running champion. She went on to run for Boise State University, where she was a 3x NCAA champion and 13x All-American. After college, Allie signed a contract with Brooks and ran with the Brooks Beasts, and went on to qualify for the 2019 US team in the 3k Steeple to compete at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Allie stayed with Brooks until her battle with an eating disorder ultimately led her to part ways with the team and seek treatment. Allie opened up about her struggles going into the 2021 Olympic Trials, and has gone on to become an inspiring YouTuber and mental health advocate. This year, Allie signed a contract with Oiselle and ran her first half marathon.​In this episode, we talk about:The pressure on young runners to look a certain way and how that impacted her relationship with food and body imageAllie's long term struggle with an eating disorder that started at a very young age, and what that struggle has looked like over the yearsHer experience with going through eating disorder treatment while training for the Olympic Trials, and what it was like to share her struggle publiclyHow opening up about her struggles and sharing her story has allowed her to become the version of herself that she is nowLinks shared in episode:Dear Body, I Love You: https://www.milesplit.com/articles/313574/allie-ostrander-dear-body-i-love-youAllie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allie_ostranderThis week's episode is brought to you by Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% off today!

  --------  

  59:46
• Q&A With Maddie - 3

  Today's episode is a Q&A with me, your host, Maddie Alm, a registered dietitian and former professional runner. In honor of it being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I start today's episode by talking about some statistics around eating disorders in athletes, myths that perpetuate these issues, and sharing some resources for seeking support.I answer 4 great questions submitted to me by listeners, and today's questions include:1) Do you have any advice for food to prioritize while working on getting my period back?2) Should those who menstruate fuel or hydrate differently if racing in the days before their period?3) My doctor is telling me to lose weight, how do I do this while training?4) I was diagnosed with SIBO and am struggling to navigate food restrictions, what do I do?If you want to submit a question for the next Q&A episode, you can do so on my website at www.fuelingforward.com under the podcast tab or you can email me at [email protected] thanks to Momentous for supporting today's episode! Head to livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% today

  --------  

  45:24
• 4. Katie Rainsberger

  This week's episode is an interview with my friend and former teammate, Katie Rainsberger. Katie grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she was a 10x Colorado state champion and a 4:40 miler. She went on the run at the University of Oregon and ended up transferring to University of Washington. While in college, Katie was a 13 time NCAA All-American, and a 3rd place finisher at NCAA championships. From there, Katie became a professional runner for New Balance, and has finished 5th in the 3k steeple at the 2020 Olympic Trials, as well as medaled in the NACAC championships twice. We talk about:Being a multisport athlete in high school, and how that helped her develop into a well rounded athleteHer experience with under fueling and amenorrhea in college, and how she navigated a toxic culture around food and body compositionKatie's harrowing journey over the last year that forced her to step away from running competitively and advocate for herself in the healthcare systemFinding life and identity outside of runningHer incredible contribution to the sport by getting her PhD on female athlete specific research

  --------  

  1:01:23
• Q&A With Maddie - 2

  This week's episode is a Q&A with me, Maddie Alm, registered dietitian and former elite runner. I answer questions submitted by listeners, and today I cover:How to handle pre-race nerves, both from a mental and fueling standpoint speaking from some of my personal experienceWhat are some special fueling considerations for breastfeeding moms?Is vitamin water zero a good post training recovery drink?How long should a run be before you recommend adding fuel?My legs feel extremely heavy and tired, what could that mean and what should I do?If you want to submit a question to be answered on the next Q&A session, you can do so on my wesbite, www.fuelingforward.com, or email me at [email protected] episode is brought to you by Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code fuelingforward for 20% off today!

  --------  

  41:43

More Health & Wellness podcasts

Trending Health & Wellness podcasts

About The Fueling Forward Podcast